[K3CAL] NIMS Classes

[Dennis N3QHC]

The more one knows the better especially when there is limited resources.
The only NIMS* required by ARES/RACES are;

 

IS-100-b Introduction to Incident Command System
<http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100b.asp> 

IS-200-b ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
<http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is200b.asp> 

IS-700-a National Incident Management System (NIMS)
<http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/is/is700a.asp> 

IS-800-b National Response Framework
<http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/Is/is800b.asp> 

 

Even though many of us taken these courses years ago, they have been updated
since that time, e.g., the dash 'a' or 'b' following course number.  Not
sure if we are still NIMS compliant since the courses have been updated >
this is a FEMA requirement to be granted FEMA funds.  Also, to work in the
EOC during activation though the County may not be enforcing.

 

*those hams that are ARES or RACES members but not CARA members will be
missing getting this information because they're not part of the reflector.
However, I will send an email to ARES Stations explaining required NIMS
course to be NIMS compliant. -n3qhc- 

 

 

From: k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:k3cal-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Jim Tetlow
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 12:20 PM
To: 'Calvert Amateur Radio Association - K3CAL'
Subject: [K3CAL] NIMS Classes

 

All,

 

            Calvert County is giving NIMS 300 and 400 classes. Starts
October 19th at 8:30 am and lasts three 8 hour days (with lunch break).
Class dates are: Wednesday19th, Thursday 20th, & Friday 21st; all sessions
begin at 8:30 am and are held in the County Services Building, 158 Main
Street P.F. 

 

Still have openings; you may contact Carl Brown or Kim Gott at the EOC; to
sign up. Number for Kim Gott is 410-535-1600 x 2638 or email:
gottkr at co.cal.md.us.

 

 I realize this is impossible for most that have jobs to attend such things,
this is set up for county employees, but for those who can it may be better
than taking this course(s) on-line. For doing this on-line you can find
links on the FEMA website.

 

Remember a bad day on the radio is better than a good day at work. 

 

Regards,

Jim Tetlow

 

K3UGA

jimtetlow at chesapeake.net

 

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